Search
Opinion 2000-7
… -- Interest in Contract (fire commissioner as officer and stockholder of company contracting with fire district) -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is … competitive bidding not exceptions); (limited exception for municipalities in counties having a population of 200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… “As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State … addressing the affordable housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, … the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation continues to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressMaternal Health
… press release, nationally, severe morbidity cases are on the rise, increasing from 146.8 per 10,000 discharges in … maternal mortality and morbidity rates in New York State have not decreased since the Taskforce was established in … racial disparities statistics. We found DOH needs to do more to ensure that maternal mortality and morbidity rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… of Health, more than one in four New York State adults have a disability. In addition, as reported by the U.S. … with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by state and local governments. … For any new construction or alteration that began on or after March 15, 2012, the project must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Services (Division), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 36 occupations throughout New York State. … entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet the requirements … was adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Act. The audit identified areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance … While pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including … rules in place that allow public employers to set aside money today to pay for these benefits,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You can choose normal retirement or early retirement, but must be separated from service on the first … least 22 years of service credit, you can apply for normal retirement regardless of your age. The normal retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1380
… PayServ will be affected. Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the … Data) March 3, 2015 – Position Pool Moratorium – Agency security will be updated to not allow agencies to modify the … P-1311 for more information regarding the submission schedule). April 17, 2015 / SFS EE1 upgrade complete – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1380-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… as age 55. (You will forfeit the monthly benefit if you withdraw your contributions .) With 5 years of service … and die prior to your retirement. No longer able to withdraw your membership and receive a refund of your … as age 55. (You will forfeit the monthly benefit if you withdraw your contributions .) With 10 years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… The full op-ed is below: Seven years ago this month, my office publicly launched the New York Achieving A Better … their money and watch it grow. As trustee of the program, my office works diligently to expand its benefits and make it … amount of savings individuals could have in their NY ABLE account. Now, the maximum account balance is $520,000, up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Sweeney said: “Melin’s scheme, and other related frauds, have a devastating impact on public entities directly and the citizens they serve … Federal Bureau of Investigation for their diligent work on this case.” State Police Superintendent George Beach said: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… and repairing any hazardous conditions. However, site visits confirmed that many infrastructure issues existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post Fire Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, auditors found that controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Position Pools - Not rolling to 2017-18 Budget Reference
Attachment from Payroll Bulletin No. CU-587
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-587-attachment.pdfOpinion 88-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health … health insurance plan to former officers or employees who have separated from service but are not eligible to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… is case specific and involves a review of all relevant matrimonial action documents including the judgment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droSUNY Bulletin No. SU-53
… automatically calculate retroactive payments resulting from the salary increases. Reveal Report The following Reveal … adjustment will be displayed on the employee's check or direct deposit advice with the code RRS, Retro Regular Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-53-march-1-2000-and-march-1-2001-salary-increases-employeesDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… receive tax benefits, the success of the programs hinge on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s … (33%) were not in compliance with its requirements and may have improperly received the local tax exemption. The … valued at a total of almost $8.2 million. The DEC did not have a comprehensive up-to-date data collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-properties